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Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer vs Epson LQ-300+II Colour

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 4identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer has 56 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (136 vs 80). The Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer has 7 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (56 dB vs 49 dB). Only the Epson LQ-300+II Colour has colour. Product colour: Black, White on the Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer, White on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour.

  • Colour
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:No
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Yes
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:136
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:80
  • Product colour
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:Black, White
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:White
  • Buffer size
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:128 KB
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:56 dB
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:49 dB
  • Page description languages
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Epson ESC/P2, IBM 2390
  • Print head
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:9-pin
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:24-pin
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:15000 h
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:6000 h

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Comparison of FX-2175II, Epson LQ-300+II Colour
63 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13680
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source225 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 copies
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 75 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s
Line spacingKnown for one4.23 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Roll
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one100 - 420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one100 - 420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one101.6 - 406.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one101.6 - 558.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.39 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features4 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs56 dB49 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390
RAM capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 KB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head life200 million characters200 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs15000 h6000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one12 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V200 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs54 W20 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers362 mm366 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers176.5 mm159 mm
WeightDiffers9.4 kg4.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source365 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source448 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source225 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.86 kg
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheet Paper, Continuous Paper, Labels, Roll Paper, Envelopes
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDriver and utilities, Main unit, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Needles
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Relative humidityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.08 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)

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